April
22 - What’s that Weed?
Weeds getting you down? The first
step is identification, the second is how to manage it. Don Peschka and Thomas Bolles know their weeds! Let them help you! Beloved
Plants of Master Gardener Volunteers
- Which plants must Master Gardeners have in their garden? Join us to hear all about our favorites. Vegetable of the Month – Cooks’ Garden
Volunteers feature one of the seasonal edibles in their garden.

June
17 - Your Small Space Garden, Breathtaking Baskets /Potted Posies
and Vegetable of the Month - Cooks’
Garden Volunteers feature one of the seasonal edibles in their garden.

July
15 - Garden Heroes - In the old western movies it was easy
to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Good guys wore white hats; bad guys
wore black hats! Unfortunately, insects don't wear hats, so we have to work a
little at learning who's who in the garden.
Join Master Gardener Volunteer, Amye Foelsch, to get to know the “good
guys” and the “bad guys” in the garden! Vegetable
of the Month - Cooks’ Garden Volunteers feature one of the seasonal edibles
in their garden.

August
19 - Some Like it Hot! Top Summer Plant
Performers - When summer heat kicks in, rely on these
drought-tolerant plants to hold their own -- and still look beautiful, as well
as providing nectar sources for pollinators.
Master Gardener Volunteers, Linda Ligon and Susan Bruns share their
favorite drought resistant varieties. Vegetable
of the Month - Cooks’ Garden Volunteers feature one of the seasonal edibles
in their garden.

September
9 - Rain Check! Rain barrels, downspout disconnections, & irrigation tips –
Water is precious!
Join Master Gardener Volunteer, Steve Micklosovich, for tips on setting
up rain barrels and utilizing water from your roof for your gardens. VCE staff
will also offer research based irrigation tips. Vegetable of the Month - Cooks’ Garden Volunteers feature one of
the seasonal edibles in their garden. MGPW PLANT SALE

October
21 - The Right Tree: Planting, Care and Maintenance
- Take this class before you go to the
garden center. Topics covered: Selecting
a healthy tree at the nursery, selection of the right tree for the right place,
proper planting, care and maintenance to keep your investments alive, and
thriving. Vegetable of the Month - Cooks’ Garden Volunteers feature one of
the seasonal edibles in their garden.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Jennifer Graham, Virginia Cooperative Extension - Prince William at 703-792-6285/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.